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Christine Stein Hededam 🇩🇰

A Dane with a special place in her heart for Minnesota, Christine is now falling in love with everything Dutch. Between finishing her bachelor’s degree, learning Dutch, and doing yoga teacher training, you will find her wandering about the Hague. Always up for visiting new places, she loves to explore the Netherlands with friends and takes pride in scoping out cute cafés (wherein to discuss books, big plans, and food).

Money transfers in the Netherlands: the easy (and cheap!) guide

Trying to transfer money internationally to and from the Netherlands means one thing: fees, fees, and more...

N26: best online bank for internationals in the Netherlands? [2024 REVIEW]

While searching for the best bank as an international in the Netherlands, you might have encountered the...

Dutch Quirk #52: Write poems for each other on pakjesavond

Didn't think the words "Dutch" and "poetry" were two things you'd hear in one sentence? Well, turns...

Dutch Quirk #32: Eat a lot of very questionable snack food

The Dutch may not have a world-renowned cuisine, but they sure have a — should we say...

Dutch Quirk #10: Eat pepernoten during (and before!) the holiday season

Placed alongside Halloween candies, they vie for our attention in the supermarket aisles for a month. 👀...

Dutch Quirk #2: Bike with an umbrella

Ah, autumn in the Netherlands. Every year, we get excited about buying fairy lights, cosying up under...

How to open a bank account in the Netherlands: the ultimate guide

You’ve moved to the Netherlands (or maybe you will soon), and it suddenly hits you — do...

Dutch Courses Amsterdam: the ultimate shortcut to speaking ‘Nederlands’

Are you a fresh arrival in the Netherlands (or simply learning Dutch)? I bet you’re wondering how...